September Health Note - Dental Care
Periodic examination and regular maintenance of your horse’s teeth by your veterinarian are essential to your horse’s health. Excessive loss of feed while eating, loss of body condition, and performance difficulties are some common signs in horses with dental problems. Routine dental maintenance throughout your horse’s life will result in a healthier and more comfortable, useful athlete. For more Horse Health Information, visit the Web site of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at www.MyHorseMatters.com.
September Health Note - Body Temperature
A good indicator of your horse's immediate health is body temperature. Although it may not be necessary to monitor your horse's temperature every day, it is important to check your horse's temperature immediately whenever you suspect their behavior indicates an illness. The average temperature for horses should range between 99.5-101.5oF. When checking the temperature of multiple horses, be sure to sterilize your thermometer with a disinfectant as you move from horses to horse. For more Horse Health Information, visit the Web site of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at www.MyHorseMatters.com. This site contains information pertinent to your horse's health and more.